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AirTalk
with Larry Mantle
Larry Mantle hosts lively and in-depth discussions of city news, politics, science, the arts, entertainment, and more. Airs weekdays 9-11am on 89.3 FM and streaming online at LAist.com and the LAist app. Austin Cross hosts AirTalk Fridays — watch the Friday show live on Instagram (@laistofficial).
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President Trump has a proposal to end the war in Ukraine. What does it say and will it work?
Today on AirTalk:
- A Ukrainian peace deal?
- Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods?
- Food Friday: Armenian Bakery
- FilmWeek: What should you watch this week
- Renate Reinsve joins the show
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Recent Episodes
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Today on AirTalk: A Ukrainian peace deal? Have you stopped eating ultraprocessed foods? Food Friday: Armenian Bakery; FilmWeek: What should you watch this week; and Renate Reinsve joins the show. -
Today on AirTalk: a new jobs report; What to know about LAX ahead of Thanksgiving travel; Are California facilities handling toxins are at risk for flooding? PUSD budget; Mexico protests; and TV Talk.
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Today on AirTalk, The FTC suit against Kroger and Albertsons merger explained. Also on the show, who is Paramount’s next owner; dating apps are more addictive than you think; Mstyslav Chernov discusses ‘20 Days In Mariupol’; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Atlantic current AMOC faces collapse. Also on the show, the history of the Academy Awards ; the state of California’s snowpack; author Rebecca Gibbs discusses the fraudulent history of wine; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Dodger’s Gondola project is one step closer to approval. Also on the show, what happened to our social connections; FilmWeek: ‘Io Capitano,’ ‘Ennio,’ ‘Stopmotion; Larry Interviews “Poor Things” screenwriter Tony McNamara; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Inland Empire’s warehouse slump. Also on the show, why faith based films are on the rise in hollywood; everything you need to know about LA area codes; TV-Talk: 5 Shows to watch this week; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Palos Verdes Peninsula landslides. Also on the show, LAPD Chief Moore; new season of Imperfect Paradise; and more. -
Today on AirTalk, Huntington Beach residents vote on ID at polls. Also on the show, the history of LA street art; the worst parking in LA; turning down promotions; and more. -
Listen 1:39:21Today on AirTalk, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany has died at 47. Also on the show, author Bethonie Butler talks about her new book on groundbreaking Black television; Austin Cross samples Wedding Cakes from Sweet Pea Cakery LA; FilmWeek reviews; and more.Today on AirTalk, imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Nalvany has died at 47. Also on the show, author Bethonie Butler talks about her new book on groundbreaking Black television; Austin Cross samples Wedding Cakes from Sweet Pea Cakery LA; FilmWeek reviews; and more. -
Listen 1:39:04Today on AirTalk, The National Weather Service reports more rain heading to Southern California starting this weekend. Also on the show, we dive into the often dreaded ‘Friend Zone’ and what it means; everything you need to know about the rise of ‘Digital Nomads’; TV-Talk: Six Shows To Watch; and more.Today on AirTalk, The National Weather Service reports more rain heading to Southern California starting this weekend. Also on the show, we dive into the often dreaded ‘Friend Zone’ and what it means; everything you need to know about the rise of ‘Digital Nomads’; TV-Talk: Six Shows To Watch; and more. -
Listen 1:39:30Today on AirTalk, new CA legislation would require phonics-based instruction to bring students up to speed with reading. Also on the show, El Salvador re-elects Nayib Bukele; LA County Board of Supervisors advance new short-term rental regulations; everything you need to know about the relationship between love and sex; and more.Today on AirTalk, new CA legislation would require phonics-based instruction to bring students up to speed with reading. Also on the show, El Salvador re-elects Nayib Bukele; LA County Board of Supervisors advance new short-term rental regulations; everything you need to know about the relationship between love and sex; and more. -
Listen 1:39:24Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Unified School Board members are scheduled to vote on a policy that would limit charter school locations. Also on the show, AI-generated conspiracy theories flood TikTok; Toby Keith’s impact on music and American politics; everything you need to know about coining the next viral phrase; and more.Today on AirTalk, Los Angeles Unified School Board members are scheduled to vote on a policy that would limit charter school locations. Also on the show, AI-generated conspiracy theories flood TikTok; Toby Keith’s impact on music and American politics; everything you need to know about coining the next viral phrase; and more.
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Credits & Support
Larry Mantle, Host
Austin Cross, Host
Lindsey Wright, Senior Producer
Lucy Copp, Producer
Nicolas Perez, Producer
Manny Valladares, Associate Producer
Payton Seda, Associate Producer
Faheem Khan, Associate Producer
Courtney Eileen Fulcher, Apprentice News Clerk